PLA and ABS Strength Data

ASTM D256, D695, D638, D790

PLEASE READ

 These results suggest what differences a user can expect if they printed two identical pieces
made of each material.
 Changes to ANY of the following properties can affect the exact results a user may see on their
own printed parts:
o Infill (Higher infill for a stronger part)
o Shells (More shells for a stronger part)
o Print orientation, size or design
o Bot
o Material age/condition
o Any other profile adjustments
 Two different print settings were evaluated:
o STD or Standard (Standard resolution, infill, shells, etc)
 Sliced on MW 2.4.1.24
 100% Standard PLA or ABS profile settings
 Make -> Select Material -> Select ‘Standard’ Resolution
o MAX or High resolution, 100% infill
 Sliced on MW 2.4.1.24
 ‘High’ PLA or ABS profile with 100% infill
 Make -> Select Material -> Select ‘High’ Resolution
 Infill to 100%
 For PLA, samples were prepared using a Replicator 2
 For ABS, samples were prepared using a Replicator 2X
 Impact (Un-notched IZOD)
ASTM D256
PLA ABS
STD 1.8 5.7 STD
MAX 4.1 6.2 MAX
Impact Strength in ft-lb/in

Compressive Strength
ASTM D695
PLA ABS
STD 2600 1100 STD
MAX 13600 7100 MAX
Peak Stress in PSI
 Tensile Strength
ASTM D638 Type IV
PLA ABS
STD 6783 4936 STD
MAX 9531 5532 MAX
Peak Stress in PSI

Flexural Strength
ASTM D790
PLA ABS
STD 8970 5344 STD
MAX 13731 8646 MAX
Peak Stress in PSI